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V221 MBL

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,405 mi
Last recorded111,405 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV221 MBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2012 111,405 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 111,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 104,502 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 104,496 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 102,099 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 102,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 85,000 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 71,226 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 66,968 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 64,361 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 64,295 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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V221 MBL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 90,238 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V221 MBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V221 MBL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V221 MBL safe to buy?

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